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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1922

Page

10

Pomeroy Curfew Fight Ends In Council Vote

In Pomeroy, the council rejected a proposed curfew 4 to 2 led by Council Jen Grimm and Durst. Officials announced arrests for illicit activity on school grounds and city property after police delved into two moonshine cases and a hidden tunnel on Wytlis Hill. A Middleport baseball league for local religious classes forms with April 27 opening. A PTA meeting was held at Pomeroy High School discussing summer camp plans.

Pomeroy Jen Grimm Durst Sauvage Middleport Fred M Sisson Frank Johnston Church of Christ General Parent Teacher Association Pomeroy High School

Local May Event Aims to Benefit School Athletic Association

Saturday April LD will stage on the first Thursday in May with all proceeds donated to the local new school athletic association.

New School Athletic Association

What the engaged girls are thinking about now

The piece notes the May and June brides trend and outlines ideas for bridal attire. It describes a white satin faced crepe gown embroidered in pearls with a long tulle veil and lace coronet. The maid of honor wearing all lace with a cream bodice and scalloped lace skirt is highlighted. The flower girl wears white lace ruffles.

Maid of Honor Val

Local high school group elects officers and plans campaign

The organization chose general officers led by Chairman Mrs Geo B Nye and Vice Chairmen Mrs George Ebersbach and Mrs George McQuigg with Treasurer Mrs Olive Hartley. Timothy OBrien, jailed for bootlegging, paid 500 cash plus a chattel mortgage on two cows and three calves to cover the remaining 356.35 in fines and costs. Pearl Jacks named trustee with 30 days to settle.

Paign Geo. B. Nye George Ebersbach George McQuigg Olive Hartley Timothy O'Brien Justice Barne Pearl Jacks

Pomeroy Gambing Operative Pleads Guilty in Ward Two Case

Simeon Schwartz pleaded guilty to keeping a gambling place in the second ward after a Wednesday arrest on a Mayor Sauvage court warrant. He paid a $50 fine plus $17.70 costs. the gambling outfit including chips, table, and cards was destroyed as required by law. The former garage space had become a private club room and then a gambling room. Schwartz vows not to repeat the offense.

Simeon Schwartz Sauvage Pomeroy Yeaterday Schwartz

Eight-Year-Old Rescued After Tree Fall Into Backwater

Leonard Hoffner nearly drowned after falling from a tree into backwater near the Baptist church. Sherman Casto pulled him from the water and hoisted him onto a barrel, where he was revived.

Baptist Church Leonard Hoffner Sherman Casto

Three Spanish War Veterans Remembered by Uncle Sam in Pomeroy

Three veterans Skip Kuehne Winnie Russell and Peter Sehlaegel are remembered with monthly stipends of 12 15 and 15 dollars respectively. A civil suit in Pomeroy involves Caroline C Karr suing George McPhail trustee and McPhail Coal for 562 50. The Will McQuigg family arrives from Los Angeles to visit parents in town and may relocate. Herman Warner travels to Rocky Glenn sanitarium for stomach trouble amid illness in Mildred Hood.

Pomeroy Uncle Sam Skip Kuehne Winnie Russell Peter Sehlaegel Caroline C. Karr Middleport George McPhail McPhail Coal Company Equnty Will McQuigs Los Angeles Cal John MccQuigg Herman Warner Lincoln Hil Rocky Glenn Sanitarium McConnelsville Mildred Frank Hood

Syracuse Train Schedule Change Extends Route to City

The car previously turning back at Minersville will now run through to Syracuse arriving at 1 50 and returning. Syracuse gains 14 cars each way daily on weekdays with the old full schedule on Saturdays.

Hobson Minersville Syracuse

Cook Stone Charles Cook Helen Stone in Hartford marriage

Charles Cook of Washington Dp secretary treasurer of Gordon Realty Co and Miss Helen Stone daughter of Mrs Jennie Stone Hartford were married Thursday at high noon by Rev Elkins Hartford M B church. They left for a southern trip and will reside at the Hotel Gordon in Washington.

Cook Stone H. Charles Cook Washington The Gordon Realty Co Helen Jennie Stone Hartford Mr. Elkins Hartford M. B Gordon

Rising river forecast shifts near New Orleans and region

New Orleans sees river crest predictions rise as Natchez Baton Rouge and Plaquemine are expected to reach higher levels. Meanwhile Baltimore reports a Pan American conference initiative calling women to join Congress and form a women's drive.

New Orleans International News Service Natchez Baton Rouge Plaquemine Baltimore Congress Pan American Conference of Women

Logan Methodist Sunday Speakers on World Traveland Faith

The Logan Methodist church invites the public to Easter week attractions. On April 23, H. G. Myers will discuss his world travels and share insights on Christianity in the countries visited. The talk promises information and inspiration.

Methodist Church H. G. Myers

Sunday church service and youth meeting schedule

Sunday school morning worship at 10 30. Junior and Intermediate Groups of Young People meet at 2 p.m. Evening service at 7 o clock.

Punior

Rockbridge Firm Buys Coonville Store Stock and Fixtures

A Rockbridge based company purchased the stock and fixtures of the Coonville store after its failure. The new owners are selling part of the stock at Coonville while deciding if the store will continue there or move the inventory to Rockbridge. The Coonville shop operates in a leased building.

Rockbridge Coonville Coonvill

Local barn yard golf gains interest in city

George Fetheroff, local champ, was beaten 5 to 38 by Hood who pitched 26 ringers to 22 for the opponent. The article notes horse shoes popularity and proposes organizing a valley club to challenge teams elsewhere.

George Fetheroff Rank Hood Hood Logan

Athens man pleads not guilty to speeding charge

John J. Woolley of Athens pleads not guilty after a traffic stop by Motor Cop Farbeam between Rockbridge and Enterprise. He faces a hearing next Tuesday at 2 p.m. on a charge of driving 38 miles per hour in violation of state speed laws. he was released on a $100 bond.

John J. Woolley Athens Koppe Farbeam Rockbridge Enterprise Woolley

Local Logan Gun Club Shoot Draws Crowd at Fair Grounds

At the Logan Gun Club shoot held Thursday afternoon at the fair grounds, local and visiting marksmen, including McKay of Athens and Ames of Sugar Grove, competed with Starr dominating the clay targets. Several contestants were first‑time shooters, and spectator remarks unsettled some participants, prompting a call for spectators to observe without interference. OTTERBEIN GUILD Mises Minnie Mowery hosted Otterbein Guild activities at the tb.

Logan Gun Club Fair Grounds McKay Athens Ames Sugar Grove Starr

Church Evening on The Philippines Opens Program in Home

A church program at a West Hunter Street home featured papers on The Philippines with Miss Leda Brown guiding plus hostesses Sara Bingham and Merle Whitcraft. Refreshments followed the conclusion of the papers.

West Hunter Street Sara Bingham Merle Whitcraft Philippines Leda Brown

Kiwanis Club Debates Parking Ordinance Changes

Kiwanis members met at Mrs Belle Wiys home with large attendance. Public affairs committee report on the present parking ordinance criticized the method and suggested further consideration and possible petition to the city council. Rev J G Spears and C F Ridgley elected delegates to the international Kiwanis convention in Toronto in June. T D Brown and H

Kiwanis Club Belle Wiys J. G. Spears C. F. Ridgley Toronto T. D. Brown

Club meeting notes and new member joining

R. Tipton was named an alternate. Judge Stoughton spoke to the club in an able manner and shared many interesting facts. H. E. White joined the club at the meeting. Mr. Hartsough was the out of town guest.

R. Tipton Judge Stoughton H. E. White Mr. Hartsough

Die What Is Russellism Luke 12 42

A brief inquiry notes the phrase die and asks what Russellism means with reference to Luke 12 42 and questions who the adver saries are in Isa 66 5.

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